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Xona
Satellite Harness Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Test Engineer develops tests and runs them on products that use electronic systems and components.
$126,618 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. Description We are looking for a Harness Engineer to design and build the satellite's harnesses and cables. This is a hands-on, cross-disciplinary role where you will work closely with experienced engineers across avionics, mechanical, GNC, and manufacturing teams. It is a unique opportunity to build a critical subsystem of a cutting-edge space technology platform. What You'll Do Own the design, cable routing, and build of the satellite's harnesses Closely work with electrical, mechanical, and other satellite design engineers to create harness drawings Understanding of industry-standard electrical design principles and standards (IPC, MIL-STD, SMC) Determine processes and select components to ensure a reliable and manufacturable solution that will survive the life of the mission Coordinate harness builds with contract manufacturers, taking into account the program build schedule and design requirements Track, design, and build test harnesses to support various test set ups (DVT, environmental, subsystem debug, etc) Interpret PCBA schematics, technical drawings, test plans, and work instructions Develop, maintain, and follow work instructions, connector mate logs, and test logs Support hardware troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Required Qualifications BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience 2+ years experience in electrical harness design Ability to read and interpret PCBA schematics, technical drawings, test plans, and procedures Experience using harness test equipment such as multimeters and Hipot testers as well as building test fixtures (test boards, peg boards, etc.) Familiarity with Windows-based PC operating systems Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in English Desired Qualifications Experience designing, handling, and integrating spaceflight hardware Exposure to spacecraft environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling) Experience working in cleanroom environments Familiarity with aerospace documentation standards and configuration control For U.S.